We are making progress to gain Grounds for Retriever Events in the State of Virginia. The Powhatan Training Area has been included in the Phase I Master Plan submitted to the Virginia General Assembly. We have also obtained the use of Epps Island for Tests/Trials. In addition Sites in Nelson County and Charlotte County are being negotiated. Please share this information with your Club and any and all Retriever Enthusiasts we are making a Difference. Please come out, for our Fourth Annual Virginia Retriever Benefit and Bring a Friend!

On Sunday, August 5th, 2007, we will be holding a “Benefit Trial/Test” in Remington, Virginia at Shady Grove Kennels Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clays (11986 Lucky Hill Road). The trial will accommodate all levels of retrievers. Ribbons will be awarded and the entry fee will be $25.00 per entry. Stakes will be from puppies–to Amateur/Owner Handler, from singles to quads. Judges will be professional trainers, and the Open Gun Dog Stake will be Judges from the HRC Program. The test/trial will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Shady Grove and a picnic will follow at 1:30 p.m. A delicious Lunch will be provided and a side dish would be welcomed. After lunch we will have a raffle. Please bring any item(s) you would like to donate for auction or raffle.

As Secretary of your club, we would like for you to inform your membership of this event. To prepare for the picnic, we need an idea of how many people will attend. Please RSVP via email to barrowsluvlabs@msn.com or call (804) 512-9254, David Barrow.

Thank You,

David Barrow

One of our goals is to exceed last year’s attendance.
Please come out to show support for this worthy and needed cause

WE NEED A LARGE TURN OUT OF SUPPORTERS TO SHOW THE STATE THE ENTHUSIASM WE SHARE FOR THESE PROJECTS!

Jeffrey Bandel

07-02-2007, 01:43 PM

Hi Vicki,

Will there be flyers?

David Barrow

07-02-2007, 04:31 PM

Jeff,

Vicky posted the event for me (Thank You Vicky), and do to Time constraints, we do not shoot Flyers. Last year there were 90+ dogs from little Puppies to GMHRCH/FC-AFC's and it was a great time had by all. Hope to see you there.
David Barrow

Virginia Retriever Benefit Stakes
These are general Rules for the stakes, however the number of dogs in each stake may dictate the setups by judges. Please ONLY enter ONE STAKE PER DOG.

Puppy Stakes

Preemie- 0 to 4 months old
Junior - 4 months 1 day to 8 months old
Senior- 8 months 1 day to 12 months old

Novice Stake

Eligible Dogs- Have Not Placed or Jammed in or above a Licensed or Sanctioned AKC Derby, Qualified in Hunt Test Levels: UKC Senior, NAHRA Intermediate, or AKC Senior. This Stake is designed for dogs capable of doing Single Retrieves Only.

Gundog Stake

Eligible Dogs- Have Not Placed, Jammed or Qualified in a Licensed or Sanctioned AKC-Qualifying, UKC-Finished, NAHRA-Senior, or AKC-Master, or above these levels. This Stake is designed for dogs capable of doing Double Retrieves and simple Blind Retrieves.

OPEN GUNDOG STAKE

Eligible Dogs- Have Not Qualified ALL-AGE. This Stake is designed for dogs capable of doing Triples and Somewhat Complicated Blinds.

AMATEUR/OWNER HANDLER STAKE

Handlers must Own the Dog and be an Amateur. This Stake is designed for dogs capable of doing Triples, Quads. and Complex Blinds.

Jeffrey Bandel

07-03-2007, 09:36 AM

Thanks Dave,

I plan on supporting this. Reason I asked about flyers is my supplier shut down and I need flyers. Know anyone coming that could hook me up?

David Barrow

07-03-2007, 08:51 PM

Jeff,

Sent you a PM.
David Barrow

David Barrow

07-16-2007, 07:41 PM

We are getting many Raffle items, some of the Raffle/Auction Items include a Pheasant Hunt for Two People, Canvass Back hunt for Two People and a Trophy Buck/Turkey Hunt. As ussual it's all coming together and Taking on the Form of a Great Day for Dogs and People alike. Don't forget to give us a dog and head count as soon as you can.

Thank you to all supporting a chance for our Sport to Gain Permanant Grounds in Virginia!

David Barrow

msdaisey

07-18-2007, 06:13 PM

David -

I am planning on being there again. I will gladly bring some raffle items.

I have a Warren Kimble Lab print, and can always throw in a few bags of Eukanuba!

Looking forward to it,

Sondra

David Barrow

07-19-2007, 07:50 PM

Sondra,

Thank you so much, looks like we are on the way to having another Fun Day.

See you on the 5th,

David

Sabireley

08-02-2007, 10:04 PM

TTT

See you on Sunday!

Steve

Sabireley

08-06-2007, 07:33 AM

The VRB picinic was a fun time and raised money for a great cause. Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped pull it off, and a special thanks to David Barrow for putting the organization together and keeping it alive!

Steve Bireley

David Barrow

08-06-2007, 05:48 PM

:D I would like to Thank Each and Everyone that supported this years benefit. About 85 people and 80 dogs participated in this paws for the cause event. We held our event at Shady Grove Kennels Sporting Clays and Shooting Preserve in Remington Virginia. The weather was in our favor, it stayed overcast and the Judges took advantage of the Shaded/higher elevated areas for wind and incorporated water into most of the tests. The judges also set up challanging tests and all Stakes were finished by 12:30 in time for Hot Dogs, Hamburgers were among other delicious and refreshing items and Beverages, brought by participants.